Simon Guobadia, the businessman and ex-husband of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams, has been indicted on two federal felony tax charges involving allegedly false financial information submitted to the IRS. The indictment was returned Tuesday, October 27, in Georgia, according to court documents.
Both counts accuse Guobadia of aiding or assisting in the preparation and filing of false federal tax returns. Prosecutors allege that two filings submitted in 2021 understated his taxable income and the gross sales of his company, Simcol Petroleum Limited.
According to the reported indictment, the first filing occurred in March 2021. Guobadia allegedly reported $0 in taxable income while listing more than $45 million in gross sales for Simcol Petroleum. Federal prosecutors contend that he knowingly reported figures lower than his actual taxable income and the company’s sales.
The second alleged incident occurred in July 2021. This time, Guobadia reportedly declared $58,231 in taxable income while Simcol Petroleum listed nearly $31 million in gross sales. Prosecutors claim those figures were also inaccurate and that Guobadia was aware the actual amounts were higher.
Gross sales and taxable income represent different financial measurements. A company’s sales reflect revenue before expenses, while taxable income accounts for applicable deductions. Reporting substantial business revenue alongside relatively low taxable income is not automatically illegal. The government’s allegation is that Guobadia knowingly provided false financial information in the documents.
Simcol Petroleum has been associated with Guobadia’s business operations for nearly two decades. Georgia Secretary of State records identify him as the registered agent of Simcol Petroleum Limited Company, which was established on January 31, 2007. The company operates in the petroleum industry and has been associated with supplying refined fuel products across the southeastern United States.
TMZ also reported that federal court records show an arrest warrant was issued for Guobadia following the indictment. However, it remains unclear whether authorities have taken him into custody or whether he has appeared before a judge to address the charges.
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Under federal law, willfully assisting in the preparation of materially false tax returns can carry a maximum sentence of three years in prison per count, along with financial penalties. Prosecutors must establish that the documents contained materially false information and that the defendant acted willfully. The indictment does not establish Guobadia’s guilt.
The new criminal proceedings come after Guobadia’s highly publicized immigration problems. In February 2025, he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. He remained in federal immigration custody for several months before being deported to his native Nigeria in June 2025.
His deportation raises procedural questions about how he will appear in the Georgia criminal case. As of October 29, no confirmed information was available about his custody status in connection with the new indictment.
The alleged tax violations occurred before Guobadia married Williams. The former couple announced their engagement in May 2021 and exchanged vows during elaborate wedding celebrations in Atlanta in November 2022.
Their marriage lasted approximately 15 months before Williams filed for divorce in February 2024. The separation developed into an extended legal battle involving their prenuptial agreement, financial obligations, and ownership of their multimillion-dollar Atlanta residence.
Their divorce was finalized in June 2025 after a Georgia judge upheld the prenuptial agreement. The ruling required Guobadia to provide Williams with monthly spousal support and cover substantial legal expenses. Additional disputes surrounding the former couple’s property and outstanding financial obligations continued afterward.
In August 2026, the two reached another significant settlement. According to court documents reported at the time, Guobadia agreed to transfer his remaining ownership interest in their Atlanta mansion to Williams. The agreement also recognized her entitlement to $1,568,181.63 in reimbursement from his share of the property’s equity and title to a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Williams also obtained the authority to refinance or sell the residence without requiring Guobadia’s approval.
Those divorce proceedings are separate from the federal criminal allegations. The reported indictment concerns Guobadia’s 2021 tax filings and does not accuse Williams of wrongdoing.
